Serious question, why do some banks make it so hard to move money?

I tried to send a $500 payment for a car repair last month using my old bank's app, and it took three days to clear with a $15 fee. Switched to a different one my buddy uses, and the same payment went through in under an hour for free. The difference was just having a clear 'send now' button versus a maze of menus and hidden holds. Has anyone else found a bank that doesn't treat moving your own cash like a big deal?

Warning: a guy at a flea market in Cleveland tried to sell me a 'new' phone that was just a box of rocks

I was looking at phones at the Tremont market last month and this seller, Mike, was really pushing a sealed box for $80. He said it was a brand new model, still in the plastic. When I got home and opened it, it was full of gravel wrapped in bubble wrap. He was long gone by then. Has anyone else run into a scam like that at a local market?

Heads up about old Albuquerque stucco and hidden water damage

What I thought was a simple crack repair turned into a 3-week project after finding rotted sheathing behind the wall. Anyone else dealt with this surprise in a 70s-era house?

Warning: I think everyone's wrong about using 3D models for every single detail

Honestly, I was working on a set of foundation plans for a custom house in Bend last year. The architect's 3D model had every rebar called out in 3D, which looked cool but crashed my system three times trying to generate the sections. Tbh, I finally just traced over the 2D PDF for the critical details and modeled only the complex footing intersections. It saved me 5 hours that week. Ngl, sometimes a hybrid approach is faster than a full 3D workflow. Has anyone else found that over-modeling can actually slow a project down?

Showerthought: I saw a sign at a Denver coffee shop hiring baristas for $18 an hour plus tips...

It made me think about the whole 'take a lower paying job for experience' debate. On one side, you could argue that $18 an hour in a busy shop is solid money right now, maybe better than some entry level office gigs. But on the other side, does that kind of job really build skills for a long term career path, or is it just a paycheck? I'm curious if people think it's smarter to chase the higher immediate pay or stick with a lower salary in a field you actually want to grow in. What's the better move for someone just starting out?

Rant: My old way of blending a skin fade was taking way too long

I was spending 45 minutes on a single fade, especially on the back of the head, and my appointments were running over. A barber from the shop in Austin, Shear Magic, showed me his trick: start with a 1.5 guard open, then go straight to a 1 closed, and use the corner of your clipper blade to flick out the line. It cut my time down to 25 minutes and the blend looked cleaner. Anyone have a different method for speeding up a tight skin fade?

Had to decide between a 2-person tent for weight or a 3-person for space on a 5-day Sierra trip. Went with the 2-person. It was a mistake.

Appreciation post: I spent 3 hours trying to fix a $20 coffee maker before I gave up and bought a new one

Update: Switched to a prepaid phone plan and saved $40 a month after 2 years with Verizon.

I finally looked at my bill and realized I was paying for unlimited data I never used. Anyone else have a carrier they switched from that was bleeding them dry?

Can we talk about how a simple password reset can turn into a full day project?

I had to recover an old account for a client in Phoenix and the 2FA was tied to a phone number they hadn't used in 5 years. It took me over 8 hours of back-and-forth emails with support, digging up ancient invoices for proof. Has anyone else had a simple security measure cause a massive delay like that?